Lower Back Pain
Lumbosacral Strain: What It Is, How It Feels, and How Long to Heal
A lumbosacral strain explained by a physical therapist: what actually gets injured, how it differs from disc and SI joint
Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT
10/08/2026
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Health & Recovery Articles
Evidence-based articles on spine, joint and chronic pain recovery — written and medically reviewed by Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT (20+ years clinical experience).
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Sciatica
How Long Does Sciatica Last? The Honest Timeline
How long does sciatica last? A physical therapist explains the realistic four to six week timeline, what makes recovery slower,
Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT
03/08/2026
Lower Back Pain
Lower Right Back Pain in Women: Spine vs Internal Organ Causes
Lower right back pain in women: how to tell a spinal cause from the kidney, bowel, or reproductive organs, the
Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT
27/07/2026
Sciatica
What Does Sciatica Feel Like? 7 Sensations That Confirm It
Wondering what sciatica feels like? Learn the 7 telltale sensations — radiating leg pain, tingling, numbness and weakness — plus
Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT
14/07/2026
Lower Back Pain
Lower Back or Hip Pain — How to Tell Which One You Actually Have
Lower back or hip pain? Learn the movement tests, pain patterns and referral clues a physical therapist uses to tell
Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT
30/06/2026
Lower Back Pain
Back Muscle Spasm: Why It Happens and the One Thing That Stops It Fast
A back muscle spasm is a protective reflex, not a slipped disc. Learn why it peaks overnight, what stops it
Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT
29/06/2026
Lower Back Pain
How to Sleep with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Positions and Pillow Guide
How to sleep with ankylosing spondylitis: the best positions, pillow setup and night habits that ease early-morning stiffness, from a
Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT
26/06/2026
Lower Back Pain
Piriformis Syndrome vs True Sciatica: How to Tell the Difference
Piriformis syndrome vs true sciatica: the symptom differences, the sitting clue, when a scan is worth it, and what to
Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT
26/06/2026
Lower Back Pain
L5-S1 Herniation Recovery for Powerlifters: The Complete Protocol
L5-S1 herniation recovery for powerlifters explained: the phase-by-phase protocol, return-to-barbell milestones, and when surgery is genuinely the right call.
Dr. Vivek Arora, MPT
07/06/2026
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